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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.75, 44,365.43 and 18,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.75, 44,365.43 and 18,001.88 is: 24,841.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.75 : 44,365.43 = 18,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.75/44,365.43 = 18,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.75x = 44,365.43 × 18,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.75x = 798,661,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,661,057.00/32,149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.91

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